Fragrance comparison

Axis Mundi vs Marienbad

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 195 ratings analysed

Axis Mundi

DSH Perfumes · 2016

4.0617 votes

Rank #37,871 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Marienbad

Prada

4.17178 votes

Rank #28,827 AmberPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marienbad takes 4 of 6 categories.

Axis Mundi
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Marienbad
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Axis Mundi2/6

Marienbad4/6

Ratings & consensus: Marienbad
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Marienbad
Sillage & projection: Axis Mundi
Value for money: Axis Mundi
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Marienbad
Fragranxe ranking: Marienbad

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Axis MundiDSH Perfumes

MarienbadPrada

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 13%Had 6%Want 81%

4.17/ 5 · 178 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerMarienbadRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

45%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

178 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMarienbad

SillageAxis Mundi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value35

Category winnerAxis MundiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody90%

balsamic80%

warm spicy70%

powdery60%

aromatic50%

amber100%

powdery91%

animalic83%

balsamic74%

leather65%

smoky56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, balsamic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

Himalayan CedarMyrrhIncenseRose de MaiWoody NotesOlibanumWhite SandalwoodCivetOrrisAmberLabdanumAgarwood (Oud)

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

RosePlum

Base8-12 hrs

AmberLeatherVanillaIncenseCivetTolu BalsamLabdanumOrris

Category winnerMarienbadLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex80

Women20

Men17

Unisex65

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,871

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched2016

Reviews4

Overall rank#28,827

PerfumerDaniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMarienbadHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Axis Mundi opens with a dry pop of resinous frankincense, peppery elemi, and a brief flicker of sweet champaca flower. The initial spray leaves a slight alcohol solvent tang on bare skin for two minutes before the oils bloom. Soon, earthy myrrh and weathered Himalayan cedarwood take over the heart, softened by a faint…

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Prada Marienbad opens with an unexpected spark of bright bergamot before plunging headfirst into a shadowy, opulent blend of dark stewed plum and velvety rose. As the initial alcoholic lift evaporates, thick smoky frankincense, cosmetic powdery orris, and worn jacket leather take command of the heart. The base settles…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Axis Mundi or Marienbad?

Marienbad takes 4 of 6 categories. Axis Mundi is rated 4.06/5 from 17 votes; Marienbad is rated 4.17/5 from 178 votes. Choose Axis Mundi for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Marienbad for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Axis Mundi or Marienbad?

Marienbad lasts longest (Marienbad 74/100, Axis Mundi 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Axis Mundi or Marienbad?

Axis Mundi projects furthest (Axis Mundi 75/100, Marienbad 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Axis Mundi and Marienbad smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, balsamic and powdery accords. Common notes include Incense, Civet, Orris and Amber.

Is Axis Mundi or Marienbad better for summer or winter?

Axis Mundi suits day or night wear; Marienbad suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Axis Mundi and Marienbad?

Axis Mundi features Himalayan Cedar, Myrrh, Incense, Rose de Mai and Woody Notes. Marienbad has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Plum, a base of Amber, Leather, Vanilla and Incense.